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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 361.80 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 361.80 and 225.99 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 361.80 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/361.80 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 361.80 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 81,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,763.18/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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