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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.33 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.33 and 101.98 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.33 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.33 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.33 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 40,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417.73/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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