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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 365.09 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 365.09 and 228.98 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 365.09 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/365.09 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 365.09 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 83,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598.08/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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