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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 394.52 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 394.52 and 235.08 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 394.52 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/394.52 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 394.52 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 92,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,742.59/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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