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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 394.74 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 394.74 and 218.19 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 394.74 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/394.74 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 394.74 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 86,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,128.32/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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