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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 392.51 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 392.51 and 230.86 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 392.51 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/392.51 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 392.51 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 90,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,614.45/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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