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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 396.30 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 396.30 and 155.84 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 396.30 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/396.30 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 396.30 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 61,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759.39/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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