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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 394.26 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 394.26 and 219.88 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 394.26 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/394.26 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 394.26 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 86,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,689.89/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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