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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 395.79 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 395.79 and 224.37 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 395.79 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/395.79 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 395.79 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 88,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803.40/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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