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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 363.00 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 363.00 and 242.54 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 363.00 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/363.00 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 363.00 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 88,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040.81/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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