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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.24 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.24 and 228.47 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.24 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.24 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.24 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 83,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,445.13/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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