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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.49 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.49 and 231.30 is: 346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.49 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.49 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.49 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 91,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,477.70/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.66

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