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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 395.58 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 395.58 and 217.87 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 395.58 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/395.58 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 395.58 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 86,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,185.01/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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