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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 364.82 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 364.82 and 238.05 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 364.82 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/364.82 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 364.82 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 86,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,844.21/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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