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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.28 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.28 and 155.16 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.28 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.28 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.28 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 61,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331.64/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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