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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 396.81 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 396.81 and 204.10 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 396.81 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/396.81 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 396.81 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 80,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987.93/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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