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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 395.34 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 395.34 and 230.71 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 395.34 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/395.34 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 395.34 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 91,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,206.91/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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