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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.64 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.64 and 216.52 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.64 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.64 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.64 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 78,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,733.51/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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