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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.59, 363.47 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.59, 363.47 and 247.70 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.59 : 363.47 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.59/363.47 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.59x = 363.47 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.59x = 90,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,031.19/263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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