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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 361.87 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 361.87 and 215.58 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 361.87 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/361.87 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 361.87 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 78,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011.93/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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