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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 395.91 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 395.91 and 241.73 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 395.91 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/395.91 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 395.91 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 95,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,703.32/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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