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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 397.32 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 397.32 and 243.76 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 397.32 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/397.32 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 397.32 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 96,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,850.72/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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