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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 396.12 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 396.12 and 154.38 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 396.12 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/396.12 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 396.12 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 61,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153.01/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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