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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 396.24 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 396.24 and 225.91 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 396.24 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/396.24 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 396.24 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 89,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,514.58/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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