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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 397.23 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 397.23 and 72.45 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 397.23 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/397.23 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 397.23 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 28,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779.31/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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