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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 394.22 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 394.22 and 262.68 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 394.22 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/394.22 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 394.22 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 103,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,553.71/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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