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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 397.14 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 397.14 and 230.84 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 397.14 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/397.14 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 397.14 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 91,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,675.80/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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