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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 393.39 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 393.39 and 242.12 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 393.39 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/393.39 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 393.39 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 95,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,248.57/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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