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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363 and 246.16 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 89,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,356.08/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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