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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 362.58 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 362.58 and 245.32 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 362.58 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/362.58 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 362.58 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 88,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,948.13/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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