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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 396 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 396 and 155.70 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 396 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/396 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 396 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 61,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657.20/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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