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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 362.61 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 362.61 and 236.84 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 362.61 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/362.61 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 362.61 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 85,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,878.74/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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