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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 363.72 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 363.72 and 219.88 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 363.72 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/363.72 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 363.72 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 79,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,974.75/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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