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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 364.62 and 215.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 364.62 and 215.23 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 364.62 = 215.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/364.62 = 215.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 364.62 × 215.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 78,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,477.16/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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