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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 396.25 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 396.25 and 237.67 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 396.25 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/396.25 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 396.25 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 94,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,176.74/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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