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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 394.49 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 394.49 and 239.07 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 394.49 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/394.49 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 394.49 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 94,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,309.53/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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