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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 391.56 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 391.56 and 224.60 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 391.56 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/391.56 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 391.56 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 87,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,944.38/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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