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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 396.66 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 396.66 and 232.28 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 396.66 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/396.66 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 396.66 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 92,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,136.18/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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