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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 394.41 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 394.41 and 225.18 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 394.41 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/394.41 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 394.41 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 88,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,813.24/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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