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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 364.23 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 364.23 and 220.73 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 364.23 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/364.23 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 364.23 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 80,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,394.67/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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