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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 394.46 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 394.46 and 245.27 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 394.46 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/394.46 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 394.46 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 96,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,750.80/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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