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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.36 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.36 and 200.52 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.36 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.36 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.36 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 79,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,478.11/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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