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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 361.98 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 361.98 and 221 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 361.98 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/361.98 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 361.98 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 79,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,997.58/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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