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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 361.92 and 232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 361.92 and 232.42 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 361.92 = 232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/361.92 = 232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 361.92 × 232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 84,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,116.28/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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