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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.59 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.59 and 234.89 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.59 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.59 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.59 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 85,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,638.09/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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