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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 395.76 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 395.76 and 220.88 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 395.76 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/395.76 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 395.76 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 87,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,415.47/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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