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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 393.22 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 393.22 and 248.06 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 393.22 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/393.22 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 393.22 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 97,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,542.15/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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