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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 364.42 and 231.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 364.42 and 231.91 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 364.42 = 231.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/364.42 = 231.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 364.42 × 231.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 84,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,511.15/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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