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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 365.16 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 365.16 and 227.60 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 365.16 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/365.16 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 365.16 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 83,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,110.42/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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