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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 362.17 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 362.17 and 233.48 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 362.17 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/362.17 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 362.17 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 84,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,560.65/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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