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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 364.93 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 364.93 and 227.38 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 364.93 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/364.93 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 364.93 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 82,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.78/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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