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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 392.49 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 392.49 and 223.41 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 392.49 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/392.49 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 392.49 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 87,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,686.19/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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