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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.04 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.04 and 239.88 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.04 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.04 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.04 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 94,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,762.20/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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