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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 364.70 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 364.70 and 159.33 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 364.70 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/364.70 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 364.70 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 58,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,107.65/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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