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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396 and 156.06 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 61,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,799.76/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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