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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 363.48 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 363.48 and 242.84 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 363.48 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/363.48 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 363.48 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 88,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,267.48/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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