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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 363.53 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 363.53 and 217.07 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 363.53 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/363.53 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 363.53 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 78,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,912.91/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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