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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 365.30 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 365.30 and 225.48 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 365.30 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/365.30 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 365.30 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 82,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367.84/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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