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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 363.04 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 363.04 and 223.93 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 363.04 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/363.04 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 363.04 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 81,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295.55/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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