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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.09, 361.97 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.09, 361.97 and 240.22 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.09 : 361.97 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.09/361.97 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.09x = 361.97 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.09x = 86,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,952.43/262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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