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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 396.50 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 396.50 and 244.62 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 396.50 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/396.50 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 396.50 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 96,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,990.61/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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