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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.85 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.85 and 236.73 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.85 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.85 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.85 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 93,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,709.57/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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