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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.31, 362.54 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.31, 362.54 and 223.89 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.31 : 362.54 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.31/362.54 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.31x = 362.54 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.31x = 81,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,167.27/263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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