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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 396.38 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 396.38 and 155.81 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 396.38 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/396.38 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 396.38 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 61,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761.35/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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