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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395.48 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395.48 and 155.04 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395.48 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395.48 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395.48 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 61,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315.22/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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