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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.42, 361.79 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.42, 361.79 and 225.97 is: 311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.42 : 361.79 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.42/361.79 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.42x = 361.79 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.42x = 81,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,753.69/262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.54

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