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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 395.10 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 395.10 and 218.04 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 395.10 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/395.10 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 395.10 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 86,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,147.60/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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