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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 395.79 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 395.79 and 155.80 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 395.79 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/395.79 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 395.79 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 61,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664.08/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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