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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 361.50 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 361.50 and 220.66 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 361.50 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/361.50 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 361.50 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 79,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,766.86/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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