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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 364.67 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 364.67 and 159.30 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 364.67 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/364.67 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 364.67 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 58,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,090.36/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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