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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 363.18 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 363.18 and 256.37 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 363.18 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/363.18 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 363.18 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 93,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.60/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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