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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 397.61 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 397.61 and 239.51 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 397.61 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/397.61 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 397.61 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 95,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,228.39/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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