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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 364.31 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 364.31 and 238.89 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 364.31 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/364.31 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 364.31 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 87,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,030.02/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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