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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 392.22 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 392.22 and 248.25 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 392.22 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/392.22 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 392.22 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 97,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,368.62/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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