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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 364.92 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 364.92 and 228.12 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 364.92 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/364.92 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 364.92 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 83,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,245.55/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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