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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 426.71 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 426.71 and 262.86 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 426.71 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/426.71 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 426.71 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 112,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,163.68/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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