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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.90, 363.18 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.90, 363.18 and 231.58 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.90 : 363.18 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.90/363.18 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.90x = 363.18 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.90x = 84,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105.22/262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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