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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 364.56 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 364.56 and 227.77 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 364.56 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/364.56 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 364.56 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 83,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,035.83/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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