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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 364.83 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 364.83 and 231 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 364.83 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/364.83 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 364.83 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 84,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275.73/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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