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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.64, 361.96 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.64, 361.96 and 242.16 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.64 : 361.96 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.64/361.96 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.64x = 361.96 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.64x = 87,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,652.23/262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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