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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 362.62 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 362.62 and 223.95 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 362.62 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/362.62 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 362.62 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 81,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,208.75/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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