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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.62 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.62 and 245.16 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.62 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.62 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.62 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 88,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,654.76/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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