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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.79, 364.48 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.79, 364.48 and 233.79 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.79 : 364.48 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.79/364.48 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.79x = 364.48 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.79x = 85,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,211.78/264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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