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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 365.45 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 365.45 and 233.87 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 365.45 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/365.45 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 365.45 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 85,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,464.79/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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