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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 365.01 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 365.01 and 234.81 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 365.01 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/365.01 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 365.01 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 85,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,708.00/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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