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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 395.28 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 395.28 and 245.16 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 395.28 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/395.28 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 395.28 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 96,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.84/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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