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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 396.33 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 396.33 and 227.72 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 396.33 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/396.33 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 396.33 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 90,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,250.29/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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