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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 394.06 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 394.06 and 223.31 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 394.06 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/394.06 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 394.06 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 87,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,998.50/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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