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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 362.46 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.36, 362.46 and 220.96 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.36 : 362.46 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.36/362.46 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.36x = 362.46 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.36x = 80,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,089.16/262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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