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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 396.08 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 396.08 and 225.20 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 396.08 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/396.08 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 396.08 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 89,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,197.22/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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