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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 394.28 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 394.28 and 229.52 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 394.28 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/394.28 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 394.28 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 90,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,496.71/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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