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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 395.46 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 395.46 and 155.46 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 395.46 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/395.46 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 395.46 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 61,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478.21/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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