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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.59, 363.39 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.59, 363.39 and 219.39 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.59 : 363.39 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.59/363.39 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.59x = 363.39 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.59x = 79,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723.99/263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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