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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 407.34 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 407.34 and 262.36 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 407.34 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/407.34 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 407.34 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 106,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,869.72/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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