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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 364.56 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 364.56 and 234.91 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 364.56 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/364.56 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 364.56 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 85,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,638.79/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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