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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 362.96 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 362.96 and 244.58 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 362.96 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/362.96 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 362.96 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 88,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,772.76/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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