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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.56 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.56 and 236.16 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.56 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.56 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.56 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 93,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,887.77/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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