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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.77 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.77 and 250.61 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.77 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.77 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.77 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 91,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,413.19/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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