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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.48 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.48 and 232.88 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.48 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.48 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.48 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 92,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,332.26/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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