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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 360.40 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 360.40 and 231.08 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 360.40 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/360.40 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 360.40 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 83,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281.23/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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