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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.97, 361.73 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.97, 361.73 and 244.17 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.97 : 361.73 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.97/361.73 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.97x = 361.73 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.97x = 88,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,324.22/262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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