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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.57, 397.13 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.57, 397.13 and 218.91 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.57 : 397.13 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.57/397.13 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.57x = 397.13 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.57x = 86,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,936.94/263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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