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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 392.12 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 392.12 and 225.36 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 392.12 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/392.12 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 392.12 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 88,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368.16/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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