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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 399.36 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 399.36 and 242.88 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 399.36 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/399.36 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 399.36 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 96,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,996.56/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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