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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 492.48 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 492.48 and 264.06 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 492.48 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/492.48 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 492.48 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 130,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,044.27/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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