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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 486.15 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 486.15 and 264.32 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 486.15 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/486.15 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 486.15 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 128,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,499.17/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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