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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.42 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.42 and 247.71 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.42 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.42 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.42 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 89,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279.64/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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