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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 392.27 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 392.27 and 235.55 is: 351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 392.27 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/392.27 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 392.27 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 92,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,396.06/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.48

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