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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 364.97 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 364.97 and 248.81 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 364.97 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/364.97 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 364.97 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 90,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,808.19/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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