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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 363.76 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 363.76 and 240.44 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 363.76 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/363.76 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 363.76 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 87,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462.45/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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