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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 363.30 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 363.30 and 256.10 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 363.30 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/363.30 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 363.30 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 93,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,041.13/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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