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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 395.32 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 395.32 and 234.12 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 395.32 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/395.32 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 395.32 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 92,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552.32/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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