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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 397 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 397 and 102.32 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 397 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/397 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 397 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 40,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621.04/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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