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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 394.44 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 394.44 and 155.24 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 394.44 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/394.44 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 394.44 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 61,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232.87/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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