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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.28, 393.26 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.28, 393.26 and 223.70 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.28 : 393.26 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.28/393.26 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.28x = 393.26 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.28x = 87,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972.26/262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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