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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.12 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.12 and 234.84 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.12 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.12 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.12 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 85,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,509.94/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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