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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.60 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.60 and 156.22 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.60 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.60 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.60 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 61,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,956.85/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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