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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 395.86 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 395.86 and 215.09 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 395.86 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/395.86 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 395.86 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 85,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,145.53/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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