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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 363.92 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 363.92 and 233.12 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 363.92 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/363.92 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 363.92 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 84,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,837.03/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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