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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 395.35 and 229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 395.35 and 229.27 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 395.35 = 229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/395.35 = 229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 395.35 × 229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 90,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,641.89/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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