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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 364.52 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 364.52 and 245.36 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 364.52 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/364.52 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 364.52 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 89,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438.63/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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