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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 395.55 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 395.55 and 248.67 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 395.55 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/395.55 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 395.55 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 98,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,361.42/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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