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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.53 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.53 and 243.18 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.53 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.53 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.53 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 88,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,646.41/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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