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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 363.52 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 363.52 and 244.32 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 363.52 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/363.52 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 363.52 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 88,815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,815.21/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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