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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 396.84 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 396.84 and 234.39 is: 351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 396.84 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/396.84 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 396.84 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 93,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,015.33/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.33

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