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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.48 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.48 and 200.64 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.48 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.48 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.48 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 79,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,549.75/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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