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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 391.23 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 391.23 and 233.46 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 391.23 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/391.23 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 391.23 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 91,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,336.56/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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