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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.37 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.37 and 246.71 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.37 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.37 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.37 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 90,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,140.43/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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