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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.87 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.87 and 219.30 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.87 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.87 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.87 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 79,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,796.69/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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