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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.31, 392.41 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.31, 392.41 and 211.04 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.31 : 392.41 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.31/392.41 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.31x = 392.41 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.31x = 82,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,813.98/262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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