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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 397.34 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 397.34 and 156.40 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 397.34 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/397.34 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 397.34 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 62,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,143.98/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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