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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 392.44 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 392.44 and 238.76 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 392.44 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/392.44 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 392.44 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 93,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,698.97/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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