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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 363.29 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 363.29 and 241.92 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 363.29 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/363.29 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 363.29 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 87,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,885.91/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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