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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 394.82 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 394.82 and 231.04 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 394.82 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/394.82 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 394.82 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 91,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,219.21/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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