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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.60, 362.46 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.60, 362.46 and 236.20 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.60 : 362.46 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.60/362.46 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.60x = 362.46 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.60x = 85,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,613.05/262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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