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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 459.87 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 459.87 and 263 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 459.87 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/459.87 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 459.87 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 120,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,944.50/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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