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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 365.07 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 365.07 and 223.02 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 365.07 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/365.07 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 365.07 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 81,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,417.91/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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