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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 361.78 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 361.78 and 238.46 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 361.78 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/361.78 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 361.78 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 86,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,267.65/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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