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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 395.67 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 395.67 and 240.48 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 395.67 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/395.67 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 395.67 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 95,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,150.72/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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