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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 437.48 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 437.48 and 264.44 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 437.48 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/437.48 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 437.48 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 115,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,687.21/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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