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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 393.94 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 393.94 and 235.28 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 393.94 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/393.94 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 393.94 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 92,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,687.48/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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