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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 363.11 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 363.11 and 238.98 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 363.11 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/363.11 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 363.11 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 86,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,774.83/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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