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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 396.33 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 396.33 and 230.08 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 396.33 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/396.33 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 396.33 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 91,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,187.61/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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