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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 360.18 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 360.18 and 219.48 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 360.18 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/360.18 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 360.18 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 79,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,052.31/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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