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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 359.93 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 359.93 and 224.29 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 359.93 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/359.93 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 359.93 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 80,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727.58/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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