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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 363.46 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 363.46 and 247.04 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 363.46 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/363.46 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 363.46 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 89,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,789.16/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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