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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 395.94 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 395.94 and 225.69 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 395.94 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/395.94 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 395.94 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 89,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,359.70/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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