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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 395.78 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 395.78 and 223.89 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 395.78 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/395.78 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 395.78 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 88,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,610.06/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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