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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 395.24 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 395.24 and 237.54 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 395.24 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/395.24 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 395.24 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 93,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,885.31/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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