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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 396.36 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 396.36 and 225.82 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 396.36 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/396.36 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 396.36 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 89,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,506.51/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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