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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 364.88 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 364.88 and 248.60 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 364.88 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/364.88 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 364.88 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 90,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,709.17/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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