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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 363.96 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 363.96 and 217.16 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 363.96 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/363.96 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 363.96 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 79,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037.55/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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