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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 395.38 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 395.38 and 243.97 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 395.38 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/395.38 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 395.38 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 96,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,460.86/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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