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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 362.08 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 362.08 and 157.48 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 362.08 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/362.08 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 362.08 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 57,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,020.36/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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