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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.19, 392.94 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.19, 392.94 and 234.85 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.19 : 392.94 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.19/392.94 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.19x = 392.94 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.19x = 92,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,280.98/262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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