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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 396.09 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 396.09 and 155.52 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 396.09 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/396.09 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 396.09 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 61,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599.92/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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