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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 361.49 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 361.49 and 248.49 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 361.49 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/361.49 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 361.49 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 89,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,825.41/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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