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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 396.23 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 396.23 and 154.35 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 396.23 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/396.23 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 396.23 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 61,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,157.33/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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