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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 364.48 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 364.48 and 226.93 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 364.48 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/364.48 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 364.48 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 82,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,713.09/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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