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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 396.18 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 396.18 and 234.03 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 396.18 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/396.18 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 396.18 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 92,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,718.01/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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