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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 395.28 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 395.28 and 244.08 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 395.28 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/395.28 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 395.28 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 96,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,479.94/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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