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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.70 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.70 and 231.56 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.70 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.70 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.70 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 84,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449.93/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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