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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 364.66 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 364.66 and 225.43 is: 310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 364.66 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/364.66 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 364.66 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 82,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205.30/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.38

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