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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 364.80 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 364.80 and 225.19 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 364.80 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/364.80 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 364.80 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 82,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,149.31/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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