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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 365.34 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 365.34 and 246.46 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 365.34 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/365.34 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 365.34 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 90,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,041.70/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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