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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 396.05 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 396.05 and 239.35 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 396.05 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/396.05 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 396.05 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 94,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,794.57/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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