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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 363.88 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 363.88 and 224.44 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 363.88 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/363.88 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 363.88 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 81,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,668.36/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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