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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 396.75 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 396.75 and 236.58 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 396.75 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/396.75 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 396.75 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 93,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,863.12/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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