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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 394.22 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 394.22 and 237.26 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 394.22 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/394.22 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 394.22 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 93,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,531.26/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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