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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 397.46 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 397.46 and 82.38 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 397.46 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/397.46 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 397.46 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 32,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742.22/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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