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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 392.85 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 392.85 and 229.55 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 392.85 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/392.85 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 392.85 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 90,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,177.72/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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