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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.63 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.63 and 159.32 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.63 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.63 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.63 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 58,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,091.94/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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