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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 426.81 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 426.81 and 262.97 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 426.81 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/426.81 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 426.81 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 112,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,236.09/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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