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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 364.28 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 364.28 and 240.27 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 364.28 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/364.28 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 364.28 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 87,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,524.35/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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