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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 392.94 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 392.94 and 244.22 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 392.94 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/392.94 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 392.94 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 95,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,963.81/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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