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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 396.90 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 396.90 and 248.84 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 396.90 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/396.90 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 396.90 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 98,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,765.59/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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