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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 359.82 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 359.82 and 224.16 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 359.82 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/359.82 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 359.82 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 80,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,657.25/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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