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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 363.37 and 216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 363.37 and 216.67 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 363.37 = 216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/363.37 = 216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 363.37 × 216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 78,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,730.29/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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