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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 366.85 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 366.85 and 244.87 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 366.85 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/366.85 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 366.85 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 89,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,830.56/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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