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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 396.86 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 396.86 and 102.23 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 396.86 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/396.86 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 396.86 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 40,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571.48/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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