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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 395.31 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 395.31 and 223.77 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 395.31 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/395.31 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 395.31 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 88,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,458.52/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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