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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 408.20 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 408.20 and 264.47 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 408.20 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/408.20 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 408.20 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 107,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,956.65/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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