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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 363.78 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 363.78 and 235.72 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 363.78 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/363.78 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 363.78 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 85,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,750.22/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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