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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.65, 362.22 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.65, 362.22 and 218.54 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.65 : 362.22 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.65/362.22 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.65x = 362.22 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.65x = 79,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157.81/262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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