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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.04 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.04 and 218.90 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.04 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.04 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.04 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 79,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,469.46/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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