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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 362.73 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 362.73 and 247.78 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 362.73 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/362.73 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 362.73 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 89,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,875.40/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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