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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 364.50 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 364.50 and 238.68 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 364.50 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/364.50 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 364.50 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 86,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,998.86/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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