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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.95 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.95 and 216.06 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.95 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.95 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.95 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 78,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,202.92/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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