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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 364.42 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 364.42 and 224.93 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 364.42 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/364.42 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 364.42 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 81,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,968.99/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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