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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 396.36 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 396.36 and 142.46 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 396.36 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/396.36 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 396.36 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 56,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465.45/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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