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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 362.72 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 362.72 and 235.28 is: 322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 362.72 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/362.72 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 362.72 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 85,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,340.76/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.67

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