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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 395.12 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 395.12 and 246.46 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 395.12 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/395.12 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 395.12 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 97,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,381.28/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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