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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 359.43 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 359.43 and 224.12 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 359.43 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/359.43 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 359.43 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 80,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,555.45/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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