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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 365.52 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 365.52 and 231.50 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 365.52 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/365.52 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 365.52 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 84,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,616.05/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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