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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.36 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.36 and 209.48 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.36 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.36 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.36 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 83,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,029.49/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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