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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.59, 394.90 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.59, 394.90 and 227.21 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.59 : 394.90 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.59/394.90 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.59x = 394.90 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.59x = 89,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,722.69/263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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