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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 392.17 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 392.17 and 230.07 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 392.17 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/392.17 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 392.17 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 90,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,226.55/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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