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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 360.99 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 360.99 and 247.43 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 360.99 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/360.99 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 360.99 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 89,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,320.66/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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