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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 397.28 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 397.28 and 82.27 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 397.28 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/397.28 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 397.28 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 32,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.23/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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