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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 364.74 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 364.74 and 248.64 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 364.74 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/364.74 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 364.74 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 90,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,688.95/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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