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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 393.93 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 393.93 and 223.56 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 393.93 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/393.93 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 393.93 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 88,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,065.02/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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