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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 397.44 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 397.44 and 223.32 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 397.44 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/397.44 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 397.44 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 88,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,756.30/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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