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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 396.99 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 396.99 and 241.49 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 396.99 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/396.99 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 396.99 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 95,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,867.13/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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