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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 361.40 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 361.40 and 246.51 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 361.40 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/361.40 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 361.40 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 89,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087.48/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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