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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363.42 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363.42 and 240.98 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363.42 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363.42 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363.42 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 87,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,575.13/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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