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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 364.10 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 364.10 and 242.87 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 364.10 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/364.10 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 364.10 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 88,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.93/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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