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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 363.72 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 363.72 and 246.03 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 363.72 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/363.72 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 363.72 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 89,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,486.28/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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