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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.83, 363.11 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.83, 363.11 and 244.61 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.83 : 363.11 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.83/363.11 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.83x = 363.11 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.83x = 88,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,817.30/262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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