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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 363.28 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 363.28 and 224.43 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 363.28 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/363.28 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 363.28 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 81,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,530.93/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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