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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.24 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.24 and 156.24 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.24 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.24 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.24 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 61,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.54/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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