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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 362.64 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 362.64 and 235.64 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 362.64 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/362.64 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 362.64 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 85,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,452.49/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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