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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 396.48 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 396.48 and 71.96 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 396.48 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/396.48 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 396.48 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 28,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530.70/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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