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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 397.08 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 397.08 and 156.40 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 397.08 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/397.08 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 397.08 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 62,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,103.31/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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