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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 363.30 and 216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 363.30 and 216.78 is: 298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 363.30 = 216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/363.30 = 216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 363.30 × 216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 78,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,756.17/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.79

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