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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 363.59 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 363.59 and 247.81 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 363.59 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/363.59 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 363.59 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 90,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,100.02/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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