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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 365.34 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 365.34 and 231.37 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 365.34 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/365.34 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 365.34 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 84,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,528.72/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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