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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 363.48 and 229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 363.48 and 229.10 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 363.48 = 229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/363.48 = 229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 363.48 × 229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 83,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273.27/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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