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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 396.60 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 396.60 and 226.20 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 396.60 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/396.60 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 396.60 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 89,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,710.92/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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