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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.48 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.48 and 233.04 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.48 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.48 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.48 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 91,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,929.62/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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