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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 396.45 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 396.45 and 206.46 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 396.45 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/396.45 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 396.45 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 81,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,851.07/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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