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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.43 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.43 and 223.94 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.43 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.43 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.43 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 80,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,714.69/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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