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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 395.98 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 395.98 and 235.42 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 395.98 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/395.98 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 395.98 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 93,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,220.03/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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