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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 397.39 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 397.39 and 155.35 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 397.39 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/397.39 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 397.39 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 61,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,731.77/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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