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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 363.90 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 363.90 and 246.56 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 363.90 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/363.90 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 363.90 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 89,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,723.18/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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