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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 363.24 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 363.24 and 216.76 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 363.24 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/363.24 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 363.24 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 78,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,735.90/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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