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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 363 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 363 and 221.52 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 363 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/363 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 363 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 80,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,411.76/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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