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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 363.60 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 363.60 and 241.58 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 363.60 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/363.60 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 363.60 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 87,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,838.49/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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