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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 362.74 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 362.74 and 232.04 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 362.74 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/362.74 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 362.74 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 84,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,170.19/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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