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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 396.33 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 396.33 and 229.60 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 396.33 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/396.33 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 396.33 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 90,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,997.37/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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