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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 364.52 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 364.52 and 209.04 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 364.52 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/364.52 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 364.52 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 76,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,199.78/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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