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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 362.98 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 362.98 and 239.33 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 362.98 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/362.98 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 362.98 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 86,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,872.00/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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