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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 364.32 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 364.32 and 223.03 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 364.32 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/364.32 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 364.32 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 81,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254.29/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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