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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 395.52 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 395.52 and 223.44 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 395.52 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/395.52 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 395.52 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 88,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,374.99/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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