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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 363.93 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 363.93 and 240.02 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 363.93 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/363.93 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 363.93 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 87,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,349.57/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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