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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.57, 363.02 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.57, 363.02 and 241.70 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.57 : 363.02 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.57/363.02 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.57x = 363.02 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.57x = 87,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,738.91/263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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