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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 396.34 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 396.34 and 154.73 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 396.34 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/396.34 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 396.34 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 61,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326.29/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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