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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 407.98 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 407.98 and 262.66 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 407.98 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/407.98 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 407.98 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 107,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,160.03/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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