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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 395.05 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 395.05 and 202.48 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 395.05 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/395.05 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 395.05 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 79,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,989.72/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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