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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 366.15 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 366.15 and 237.08 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 366.15 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/366.15 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 366.15 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 86,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,805.01/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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