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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 396.36 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 396.36 and 228.08 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 396.36 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/396.36 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 396.36 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 90,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,401.79/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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