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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.57 and 227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.57 and 227.85 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.57 = 227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.57 = 227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.57 × 227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 83,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,295.12/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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