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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.08, 393.77 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.08, 393.77 and 238.46 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.08 : 393.77 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.08/393.77 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.08x = 393.77 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.08x = 93,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,899.97/263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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