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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 395.25 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 395.25 and 237.55 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 395.25 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/395.25 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 395.25 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 93,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,891.64/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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