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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 362.12 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 362.12 and 218.04 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 362.12 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/362.12 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 362.12 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 78,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,955.55/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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