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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.93, 362.41 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.93, 362.41 and 231.64 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 362.41 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/362.41 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 362.41 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 83,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,948.65/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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