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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.19 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.19 and 235.19 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.19 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.19 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.19 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 92,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,945.72/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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