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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 396.72 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 396.72 and 155.81 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 396.72 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/396.72 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 396.72 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 61,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810.96/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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