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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 363.71 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 363.71 and 230.90 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 363.71 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/363.71 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 363.71 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 83,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,979.40/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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