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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.52, 361.96 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.52, 361.96 and 239.28 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.52 : 361.96 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.52/361.96 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.52x = 361.96 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.52x = 86,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,609.79/262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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