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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 394.65 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 394.65 and 234.36 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 394.65 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/394.65 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 394.65 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 92,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,490.17/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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