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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 398.03 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 398.03 and 249.19 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 398.03 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/398.03 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 398.03 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 99,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,186.50/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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