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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 395.92 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 395.92 and 223.12 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 395.92 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/395.92 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 395.92 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 88,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,337.67/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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