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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 362.80 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 362.80 and 216.98 is: 298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 362.80 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/362.80 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 362.80 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 78,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720.34/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.82

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