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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 396.40 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 396.40 and 243.50 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 396.40 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/396.40 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 396.40 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 96,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,523.40/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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