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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 364.80 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 364.80 and 217.69 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 364.80 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/364.80 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 364.80 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 79,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,413.22/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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