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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 361.92 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 361.92 and 223.68 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 361.92 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/361.92 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 361.92 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 80,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,954.27/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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