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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 395.04 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 395.04 and 246.16 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 395.04 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/395.04 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 395.04 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 97,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,241.82/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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