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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 360.78 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 360.78 and 225.07 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 360.78 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/360.78 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 360.78 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 81,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,200.75/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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