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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 366.35 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 366.35 and 232.12 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 366.35 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/366.35 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 366.35 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 85,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,036.00/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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