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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.96 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.96 and 230.37 is: 318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.96 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.96 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.96 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 83,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,845.47/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.59

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