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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 364.92 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 364.92 and 230.24 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 364.92 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/364.92 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 364.92 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 84,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,019.18/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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