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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 365.47 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 365.47 and 243.87 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 365.47 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/365.47 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 365.47 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 89,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,127.17/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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