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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 363.96 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 363.96 and 227.48 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 363.96 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/363.96 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 363.96 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 82,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,793.62/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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