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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 364.23 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 364.23 and 209.10 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 364.23 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/364.23 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 364.23 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 76,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,160.49/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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