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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.15 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.15 and 158.36 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.15 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.15 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.15 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 57,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506.62/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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