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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 362.88 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 362.88 and 241.21 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 362.88 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/362.88 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 362.88 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 87,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,529.08/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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