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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 364.68 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 364.68 and 237.12 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 364.68 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/364.68 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 364.68 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 86,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,472.92/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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