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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 394.62 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 394.62 and 235.14 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 394.62 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/394.62 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 394.62 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 92,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790.95/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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