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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 361.30 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 361.30 and 229.96 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 361.30 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/361.30 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 361.30 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 83,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,084.55/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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