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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 363.44 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 363.44 and 251.76 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 363.44 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/363.44 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 363.44 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 91,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,499.65/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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