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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 436.64 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 436.64 and 264.51 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 436.64 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/436.64 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 436.64 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 115,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,493.10/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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