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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.20 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.20 and 81.58 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.20 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.20 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.20 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 32,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.00/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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