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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 365.85 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 365.85 and 228.10 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 365.85 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/365.85 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 365.85 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 83,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450.39/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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