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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.69, 394.23 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.69, 394.23 and 211.94 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.69 : 394.23 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.69/394.23 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.69x = 394.23 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.69x = 83,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,550.08/262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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