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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 397.32 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 397.32 and 82.28 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 397.32 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/397.32 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 397.32 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 32,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.50/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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