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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363.33 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363.33 and 158.45 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363.33 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363.33 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363.33 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 57,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,567.82/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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