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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 364.65 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 364.65 and 234.92 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 364.65 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/364.65 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 364.65 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 85,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,663.58/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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