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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 396.28 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 396.28 and 211.92 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 396.28 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/396.28 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 396.28 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 83,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,979.87/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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