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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 396.98 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 396.98 and 72.24 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 396.98 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/396.98 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 396.98 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 28,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677.84/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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