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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 362.88 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 362.88 and 221.64 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 362.88 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/362.88 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 362.88 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 80,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,427.36/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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