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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 396.06 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 396.06 and 225.24 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 396.06 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/396.06 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 396.06 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 89,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,208.55/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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