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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 394.85 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 394.85 and 230.88 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 394.85 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/394.85 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 394.85 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 91,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,162.97/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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