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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 365.37 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 365.37 and 238.84 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 365.37 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/365.37 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 365.37 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 87,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,264.97/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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