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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 425.49 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 425.49 and 262.31 is: 361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 425.49 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/425.49 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 425.49 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 111,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,608.15/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.16

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