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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 363.84 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 363.84 and 219.56 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 363.84 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/363.84 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 363.84 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 79,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,884.71/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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