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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 397.90 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 397.90 and 244.50 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 397.90 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/397.90 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 397.90 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 97,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,286.55/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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