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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 362.08 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 362.08 and 237.50 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 362.08 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/362.08 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 362.08 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 85,994
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,994/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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