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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.52, 361.71 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.52, 361.71 and 233.09 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.52 : 361.71 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.52/361.71 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.52x = 361.71 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.52x = 84,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,309.18/262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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