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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 425.78 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 425.78 and 262.22 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 425.78 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/425.78 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 425.78 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 111,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,644.59/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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