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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 395.94 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 395.94 and 233.89 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 395.94 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/395.94 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 395.94 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 92,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,605.24/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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