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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 399.03 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 399.03 and 242.32 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 399.03 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/399.03 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 399.03 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 96,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,692.95/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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