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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 394.14 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 394.14 and 233.67 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 394.14 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/394.14 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 394.14 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 92,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,098.69/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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