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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 394.55 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 394.55 and 248.25 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 394.55 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/394.55 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 394.55 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 97,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,947.04/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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