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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 395.36 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 395.36 and 248.82 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 395.36 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/395.36 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 395.36 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 98,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,372.23/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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