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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 363.80 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 363.80 and 233.29 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 363.80 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/363.80 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 363.80 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 84,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,867.92/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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