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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 361.71 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 361.71 and 223.14 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 361.71 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/361.71 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 361.71 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 80,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,711.97/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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