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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.07, 395.88 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.07, 395.88 and 155.71 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.07 : 395.88 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.07/395.88 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.07x = 395.88 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.07x = 61,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642.47/264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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