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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 394.54 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 394.54 and 218.05 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 394.54 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/394.54 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 394.54 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 86,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,027.92/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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