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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 361.29 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 361.29 and 233.58 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 361.29 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/361.29 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 361.29 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 84,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,390.12/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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