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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 394.71 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 394.71 and 234.57 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 394.71 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/394.71 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 394.71 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 92,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,586.08/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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