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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 363.96 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 363.96 and 246.32 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 363.96 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/363.96 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 363.96 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 89,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650.63/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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