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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 364.70 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 364.70 and 244.50 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 364.70 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/364.70 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 364.70 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 89,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,169.76/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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