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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.30 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.30 and 242.34 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.30 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.30 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.30 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 96,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,039.34/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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