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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.22 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.22 and 218.74 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.22 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.22 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.22 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 79,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.74/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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