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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.11 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.11 and 233.17 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.11 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.11 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.11 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 92,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,127.80/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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