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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.04 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.04 and 220.77 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.04 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.04 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.04 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 80,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,589.88/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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