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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 364.76 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 364.76 and 209.12 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 364.76 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/364.76 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 364.76 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 76,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,275.74/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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