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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 365.13 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 365.13 and 245.97 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 365.13 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/365.13 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 365.13 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 89,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,811.03/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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