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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 364.66 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 364.66 and 248.58 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 364.66 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/364.66 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 364.66 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 90,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,647.18/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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