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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 364.46 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 364.46 and 229.33 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 364.46 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/364.46 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 364.46 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 83,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,581.61/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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