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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 362.31 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 362.31 and 239.39 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 362.31 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/362.31 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 362.31 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 86,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,732.04/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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