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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 362.30 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 362.30 and 242.10 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 362.30 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/362.30 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 362.30 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 87,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,711.62/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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