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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 395.45 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 395.45 and 248.45 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 395.45 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/395.45 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 395.45 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 98,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,249.30/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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