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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 364.36 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 364.36 and 240.33 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 364.36 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/364.36 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 364.36 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 87,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,566.64/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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