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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.53, 395.57 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.53, 395.57 and 236.53 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.53 : 395.57 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.53/395.57 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.53x = 395.57 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.53x = 93,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,564.17/263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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