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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 362.30 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 362.30 and 246.87 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 362.30 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/362.30 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 362.30 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 89,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,439.77/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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