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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 440.61 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 440.61 and 264.24 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 440.61 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/440.61 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 440.61 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 116,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,426.79/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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