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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 362.80 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 362.80 and 240.36 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 362.80 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/362.80 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 362.80 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 87,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,202.61/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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