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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 363.35 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 363.35 and 241.22 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 363.35 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/363.35 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 363.35 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 87,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,647.29/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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