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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 363.96 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 363.96 and 224.93 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 363.96 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/363.96 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 363.96 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 81,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,863.70/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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