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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 394.88 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 394.88 and 247.32 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 394.88 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/394.88 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 394.88 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 97,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,660.49/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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