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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 394.46 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 394.46 and 209.22 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 394.46 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/394.46 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 394.46 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 82,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,528.92/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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