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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 366.08 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 366.08 and 250.48 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 366.08 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/366.08 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 366.08 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 91,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,695.72/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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