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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 364.04 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 364.04 and 248.80 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 364.04 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/364.04 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 364.04 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 90,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,573.15/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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