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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 395.89 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 395.89 and 155.81 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 395.89 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/395.89 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 395.89 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 61,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684.22/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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