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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 365.38 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 365.38 and 239.96 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 365.38 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/365.38 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 365.38 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 87,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676.58/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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