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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 396.42 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 396.42 and 102.23 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 396.42 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/396.42 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 396.42 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 40,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,526.27/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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