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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363.31 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363.31 and 158.36 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363.31 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363.31 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363.31 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 57,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535.40/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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