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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.38 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.38 and 211.64 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.38 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.38 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.38 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 83,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,467.57/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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