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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 393.74 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 393.74 and 216.33 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 393.74 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/393.74 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 393.74 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 85,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,176.69/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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