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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 395.55 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 395.55 and 239.54 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 395.55 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/395.55 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 395.55 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 94,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,748.07/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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