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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 393.31 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 393.31 and 108.11 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 393.31 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/393.31 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 393.31 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 42,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518.91/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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