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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 394.55 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 394.55 and 238.35 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 394.55 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/394.55 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 394.55 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 94,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,041.30/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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