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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 364.65 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 364.65 and 205.22 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 364.65 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/364.65 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 364.65 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 74,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,834.26/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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