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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.52 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.52 and 202.32 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.52 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.52 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.52 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 73,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.01/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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