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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 396 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 396 and 225.34 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 396 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/396 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 396 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 89,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,233.65/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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