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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 362.61 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 362.61 and 237.96 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 362.61 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/362.61 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 362.61 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 86,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286.68/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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