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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 393.06 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 393.06 and 235.55 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 393.06 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/393.06 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 393.06 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 92,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,586.27/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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