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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.46, 393.88 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.46, 393.88 and 211.72 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.46 : 393.88 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.46/393.88 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.46x = 393.88 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.46x = 83,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,389.25/262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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