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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 363.17 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 363.17 and 247.57 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 363.17 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/363.17 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 363.17 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 89,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,910.00/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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