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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 394.33 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 394.33 and 235.91 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 394.33 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/394.33 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 394.33 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 93,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,026.39/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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