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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.99, 362.59 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.99, 362.59 and 218.77 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.99 : 362.59 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.99/362.59 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.99x = 362.59 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.99x = 79,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323.81/262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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