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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 397.34 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 397.34 and 82.33 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 397.34 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/397.34 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 397.34 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 32,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712.59/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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