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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 362.58 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 362.58 and 250.48 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 362.58 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/362.58 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 362.58 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 90,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,819.04/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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