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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 363.44 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 363.44 and 221.81 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 363.44 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/363.44 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 363.44 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 80,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,613.52/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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