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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.20 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.20 and 224.16 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.20 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.20 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.20 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 81,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,414.91/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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