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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.19 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.19 and 233.89 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.19 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.19 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.19 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 92,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,197.10/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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