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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.56 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.56 and 219.70 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.56 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.56 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.56 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 79,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,874.13/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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