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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 398.19 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 398.19 and 239.40 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 398.19 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/398.19 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 398.19 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 95,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326.69/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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