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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 397.25 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 397.25 and 242.46 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 397.25 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/397.25 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 397.25 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 96,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.02/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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