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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.15, 393.41 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.15, 393.41 and 211.41 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.15 : 393.41 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.15/393.41 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.15x = 393.41 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.15x = 83,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,170.81/262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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