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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.46 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.46 and 256.04 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.46 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.46 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.46 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 93,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,572.38/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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