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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 394.90 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 394.90 and 230.91 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 394.90 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/394.90 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 394.90 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 91,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,186.36/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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