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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 393.72 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 393.72 and 236.16 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 393.72 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/393.72 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 393.72 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 92,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,980.92/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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