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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 396.20 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 396.20 and 228.50 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 396.20 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/396.20 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 396.20 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 90,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,530.29/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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