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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 425.38 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 425.38 and 263.51 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 425.38 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/425.38 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 425.38 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 112,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,092.29/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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