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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 365.52 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 365.52 and 233.60 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 365.52 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/365.52 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 365.52 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 85,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385.47/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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