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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.24 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.24 and 237.60 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.24 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.24 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.24 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 94,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,146.62/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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