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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 362.62 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 362.62 and 219.02 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 362.62 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/362.62 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 362.62 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 79,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,421.03/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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