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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 363.72 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 363.72 and 239.14 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 363.72 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/363.72 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 363.72 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 86,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,980.00/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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