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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395.24 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395.24 and 202.32 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395.24 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395.24 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395.24 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 79,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,964.96/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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