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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 361.47 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 361.47 and 244.68 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 361.47 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/361.47 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 361.47 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 88,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,444.48/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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