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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 392.92 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 392.92 and 223.52 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 392.92 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/392.92 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 392.92 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 87,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,825.48/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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