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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 396.06 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 396.06 and 154.40 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 396.06 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/396.06 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 396.06 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 61,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151.66/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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