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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 364.96 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 364.96 and 209.24 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 364.96 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/364.96 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 364.96 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 76,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,364.23/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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