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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.83 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.83 and 72.21 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.83 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.83 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.83 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 28,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,655.27/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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