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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.58 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.58 and 228.72 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.58 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.58 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.58 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 90,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,477.06/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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