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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.82, 393.92 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.82, 393.92 and 235.48 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.82 : 393.92 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.82/393.92 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.82x = 393.92 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.82x = 92,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,760.28/262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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