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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 393.76 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 393.76 and 236.55 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 393.76 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/393.76 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 393.76 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 93,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,143.93/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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