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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395.20 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395.20 and 215.08 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395.20 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395.20 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395.20 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 84,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,999.62/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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