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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,422 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,422 and 264 is: 396

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,422 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,422 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,422 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 375,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,408/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396

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