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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 424.54 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 424.54 and 264.17 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 424.54 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/424.54 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 424.54 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 112,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,152.12/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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