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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 394.32 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 394.32 and 238.86 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 394.32 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/394.32 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 394.32 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 94,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,187.28/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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