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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 394.74 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 394.74 and 242.82 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 394.74 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/394.74 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 394.74 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 95,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,850.77/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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