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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 394.20 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 394.20 and 236.88 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 394.20 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/394.20 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 394.20 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 93,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,378.10/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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