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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 396.96 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 396.96 and 249.60 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 396.96 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/396.96 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 396.96 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 99,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,081.22/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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