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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 365.21 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 365.21 and 256.84 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 365.21 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/365.21 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 365.21 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 93,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,797.43/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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