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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 394.61 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 394.61 and 226.67 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 394.61 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/394.61 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 394.61 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 89,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,443.14/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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