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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366 and 246.24 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 90,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,123.84/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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