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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 361.58 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 361.58 and 248.94 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 361.58 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/361.58 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 361.58 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 90,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010.48/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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