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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.48 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.48 and 147.26 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.48 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.48 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.48 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 58,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382.93/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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