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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 398.30 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 398.30 and 247.72 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 398.30 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/398.30 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 398.30 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 98,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,666.88/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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