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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 362.61 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 362.61 and 241.56 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 362.61 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/362.61 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 362.61 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 87,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,592.07/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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