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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 364.76 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 364.76 and 227.64 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 364.76 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/364.76 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 364.76 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 83,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,033.72/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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