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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 363.35 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 363.35 and 214.07 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 363.35 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/363.35 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 363.35 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 77,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,781.26/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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