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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 362.64 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 362.64 and 240.88 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 362.64 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/362.64 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 362.64 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 87,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,352.72/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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