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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.48 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.48 and 249.30 is: 374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.48 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.48 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.48 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 98,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,842.46/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.06

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