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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.46 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.46 and 218.70 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.46 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.46 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.46 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 79,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,051.85/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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