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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 405.80 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 405.80 and 263.23 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 405.80 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/405.80 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 405.80 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 106,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,818.73/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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