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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363.20 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363.20 and 158.31 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363.20 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363.20 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363.20 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 57,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.40/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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