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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 364.32 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 364.32 and 227.43 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 364.32 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/364.32 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 364.32 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 82,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,857.30/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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