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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 397.23 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 397.23 and 82.25 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 397.23 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/397.23 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 397.23 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 32,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672.17/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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