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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 396.22 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 396.22 and 155.69 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 396.22 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/396.22 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 396.22 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 61,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,687.49/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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