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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 364.28 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 364.28 and 231.44 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 364.28 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/364.28 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 364.28 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 84,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308.96/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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