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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 416.88 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 416.88 and 262.88 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 416.88 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/416.88 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 416.88 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 109,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,589.41/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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