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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.42 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.42 and 215.98 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.42 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.42 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.42 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 78,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,059.49/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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