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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 396.35 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 396.35 and 227.38 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 396.35 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/396.35 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 396.35 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 90,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122.06/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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