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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 397.65 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 397.65 and 235.71 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 397.65 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/397.65 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 397.65 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 93,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,730.08/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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