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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.46, 362.31 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.46, 362.31 and 250.85 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.46 : 362.31 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.46/362.31 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.46x = 362.31 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.46x = 90,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,885.46/262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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