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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 397.23 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 397.23 and 72.44 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 397.23 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/397.23 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 397.23 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 28,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,775.34/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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