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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 362.96 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 362.96 and 218.84 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 362.96 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/362.96 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 362.96 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 79,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430.17/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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