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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 392.64 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 392.64 and 236.16 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 392.64 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/392.64 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 392.64 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 92,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,725.86/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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