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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 417.54 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 417.54 and 262.54 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 417.54 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/417.54 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 417.54 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 109,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,620.95/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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