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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 397.32 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 397.32 and 244.22 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 397.32 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/397.32 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 397.32 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 97,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034.48/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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