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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 395.69 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 395.69 and 214.88 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 395.69 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/395.69 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 395.69 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 85,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,022.81/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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