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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 363.60 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 363.60 and 224.88 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 363.60 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/363.60 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 363.60 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 81,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766.37/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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