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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 393.08 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 393.08 and 235.76 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 393.08 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/393.08 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 393.08 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 92,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,669.40/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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