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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.77, 362.45 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.77, 362.45 and 220.07 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.77 : 362.45 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.77/362.45 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.77x = 362.45 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.77x = 79,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761.46/262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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