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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.92 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.92 and 243.12 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.92 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.92 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.92 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 96,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,499.19/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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