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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.54 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.54 and 262.92 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.54 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.54 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.54 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 112,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,145.90/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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