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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 396.72 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 396.72 and 232.80 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 396.72 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/396.72 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 396.72 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 92,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,356.42/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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