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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 395.44 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 395.44 and 218.01 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 395.44 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/395.44 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 395.44 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 86,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.81/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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