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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 396.50 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 396.50 and 69.32 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 396.50 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/396.50 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 396.50 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 27,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484.22/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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