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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 362.68 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 362.68 and 226.29 is: 312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 362.68 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/362.68 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 362.68 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 82,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,070.86/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.04

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