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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 364.49 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 364.49 and 245.61 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 364.49 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/364.49 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 364.49 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 89,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,522.39/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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