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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 393.46 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 393.46 and 248.48 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 393.46 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/393.46 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 393.46 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 97,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,768.04/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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