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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 361.87 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 361.87 and 215.82 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 361.87 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/361.87 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 361.87 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 78,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098.24/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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