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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 395.01 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 395.01 and 229.02 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 395.01 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/395.01 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 395.01 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 90,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,465.19/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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