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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 362.07 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 362.07 and 230.45 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 362.07 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/362.07 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 362.07 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 83,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,437.22/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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