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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.30 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.30 and 220.01 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.30 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.30 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.30 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 80,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,149.64/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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