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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395.64 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395.64 and 229.84 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395.64 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395.64 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395.64 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 90,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,933.90/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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