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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.19, 360.74 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.19, 360.74 and 227.10 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.19 : 360.74 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.19/360.74 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.19x = 360.74 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.19x = 81,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,924.70/262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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