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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 397.56 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 397.56 and 230.49 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 397.56 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/397.56 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 397.56 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 91,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,632.05/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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