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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 363.78 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 363.78 and 217.20 is: 299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 363.78 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/363.78 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 363.78 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 79,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,013.02/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.41

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