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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.62 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.62 and 238.39 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.62 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.62 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.62 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 86,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,680.36/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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