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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.40 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.40 and 228.24 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.40 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.40 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.40 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 90,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,246.10/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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