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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 395 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 395 and 224.28 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 395 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/395 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 395 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 88,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,590.60/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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