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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 394.76 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 394.76 and 202.23 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 394.76 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/394.76 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 394.76 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 79,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832.31/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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