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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 426.78 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 426.78 and 262.80 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 426.78 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/426.78 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 426.78 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 112,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157.78/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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