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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 394.14 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 394.14 and 238.71 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 394.14 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/394.14 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 394.14 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 94,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,085.16/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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