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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 359.85 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 359.85 and 247.86 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 359.85 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/359.85 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 359.85 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 89,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,192.42/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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