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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 363.92 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 363.92 and 225.03 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 363.92 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/363.92 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 363.92 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 81,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,892.92/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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