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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.22, 396.42 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.22, 396.42 and 234.04 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.22 : 396.42 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.22/396.42 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.22x = 396.42 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.22x = 92,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778.14/264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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