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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.65, 391.35 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.65, 391.35 and 233.91 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.65 : 391.35 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.65/391.35 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.65x = 391.35 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.65x = 91,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,540.68/262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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