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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 362.83 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 362.83 and 226.72 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 362.83 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/362.83 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 362.83 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 82,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,259.68/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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