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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 395.36 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 395.36 and 218.08 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 395.36 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/395.36 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 395.36 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 86,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,220.11/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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