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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 364.59 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 364.59 and 243.28 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 364.59 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/364.59 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 364.59 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 88,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,697.46/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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