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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 396.12 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 396.12 and 228.36 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 396.12 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/396.12 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 396.12 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 90,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,457.96/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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