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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.11 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.11 and 220.69 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.11 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.11 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.11 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 79,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.37/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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