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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 360.53 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 360.53 and 230.04 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 360.53 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/360.53 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 360.53 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 82,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,935.17/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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