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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 363.11 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 363.11 and 232.79 is: 320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 363.11 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/363.11 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 363.11 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 84,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,525.40/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.43

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