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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.12 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.12 and 229.84 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.12 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.12 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.12 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 90,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,354.70/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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