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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.62, 362.34 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.62, 362.34 and 218.88 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.62 : 362.34 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.62/362.34 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.62x = 362.34 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.62x = 79,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308.98/262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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