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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 363.28 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 363.28 and 227.28 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 363.28 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/363.28 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 363.28 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 82,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,566.28/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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