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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 365.58 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 365.58 and 231.48 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 365.58 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/365.58 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 365.58 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 84,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,624.46/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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