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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 362.46 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 362.46 and 218.30 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 362.46 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/362.46 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 362.46 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 79,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,125.02/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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