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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 489.96 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 489.96 and 262.18 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 489.96 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/489.96 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 489.96 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 128,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,457.71/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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