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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 362.92 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 362.92 and 219.01 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 362.92 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/362.92 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 362.92 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 79,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.11/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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