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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 395.19 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 395.19 and 229.06 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 395.19 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/395.19 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 395.19 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 90,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,522.22/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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