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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 392.69 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 392.69 and 232.89 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 392.69 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/392.69 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 392.69 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 91,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,454.16/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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