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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.46, 423.23 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.46, 423.23 and 262.54 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.46 : 423.23 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.46/423.23 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.46x = 423.23 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.46x = 111,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,114.80/306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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