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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 362.16 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 362.16 and 218.28 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 362.16 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/362.16 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 362.16 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 79,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,052.28/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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