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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.82, 362.40 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.82, 362.40 and 230.42 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.82 : 362.40 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.82/362.40 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.82x = 362.40 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.82x = 83,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,504.21/262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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