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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 397.56 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 397.56 and 230.64 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 397.56 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/397.56 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 397.56 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 91,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,693.24/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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