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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 361.94 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 361.94 and 226.04 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 361.94 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/361.94 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 361.94 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 81,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,809.98/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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