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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 396.04 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 396.04 and 230 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 396.04 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/396.04 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 396.04 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 91,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,089.20/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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