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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 362.70 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 362.70 and 244.56 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 362.70 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/362.70 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 362.70 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 88,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,701.91/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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