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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 362.49 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 362.49 and 224.26 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 362.49 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/362.49 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 362.49 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 81,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292.01/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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