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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.06 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.06 and 233.56 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.06 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.06 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.06 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 92,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,503.77/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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