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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.85, 362.82 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.85, 362.82 and 225.86 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.85 : 362.82 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.85/362.82 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.85x = 362.82 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.85x = 81,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,943.58/262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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