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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 390.99 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 390.99 and 236.78 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 390.99 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/390.99 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 390.99 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 92,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578.61/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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