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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 364.47 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 364.47 and 227.10 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 364.47 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/364.47 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 364.47 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 82,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,771.14/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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