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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.79, 396.69 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.79, 396.69 and 236.19 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.79 : 396.69 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.79/396.69 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.79x = 396.69 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.79x = 93,694.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,694.21/264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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