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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.36 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.36 and 245.24 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.36 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.36 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.36 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 97,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,203.33/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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