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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.18 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.18 and 244.14 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.18 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.18 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.18 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 96,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,723.39/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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