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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 394.22 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 394.22 and 264.08 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 394.22 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/394.22 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 394.22 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 104,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,107.26/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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