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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 361.04 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 361.04 and 253.94 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 361.04 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/361.04 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 361.04 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 91,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,682.50/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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