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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.60 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.60 and 232.20 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.60 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.60 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.60 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 84,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,427.92/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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