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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 398.10 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 398.10 and 248.54 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 398.10 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/398.10 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 398.10 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 98,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,943.77/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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