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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 364.56 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 364.56 and 227.99 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 364.56 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/364.56 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 364.56 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 83,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,116.03/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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