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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 394.75 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 394.75 and 236.67 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 394.75 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/394.75 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 394.75 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 93,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,427.26/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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