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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 394.02 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 394.02 and 235.98 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 394.02 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/394.02 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 394.02 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 92,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,980.84/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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