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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 396.11 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 396.11 and 233.17 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 396.11 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/396.11 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 396.11 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 92,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,359.18/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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