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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 367.04 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 367.04 and 247.12 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 367.04 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/367.04 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 367.04 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 90,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,702.92/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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