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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 397.56 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 397.56 and 204.32 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 397.56 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/397.56 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 397.56 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 81,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,229.46/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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