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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 364.74 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 364.74 and 215.34 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 364.74 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/364.74 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 364.74 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 78,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,543.11/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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