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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.80, 361.80 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.80, 361.80 and 238.50 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.80 : 361.80 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.80/361.80 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.80x = 361.80 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.80x = 86,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,289.30/262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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