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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 395.08 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 395.08 and 233.62 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 395.08 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/395.08 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 395.08 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 92,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,297.02/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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