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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 389.43 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 389.43 and 233.73 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 389.43 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/389.43 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 389.43 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 91,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,021.47/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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