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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 363.34 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 363.34 and 232.76 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 363.34 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/363.34 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 363.34 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 84,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,571.02/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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