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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 394.37 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 394.37 and 224.55 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 394.37 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/394.37 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 394.37 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 88,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,554.66/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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