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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 395.04 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 395.04 and 237.56 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 395.04 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/395.04 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 395.04 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 93,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,845.70/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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