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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.30 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.30 and 82.26 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.30 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.30 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.30 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 32,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681.90/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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