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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 395.88 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 395.88 and 244.36 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 395.88 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/395.88 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 395.88 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 96,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,737.24/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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