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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 363.78 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 363.78 and 250.56 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 363.78 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/363.78 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 363.78 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 91,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,148.72/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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