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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 362.40 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 362.40 and 225.60 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 362.40 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/362.40 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 362.40 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 81,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,757.44/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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