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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 391.67 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 391.67 and 215.37 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 391.67 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/391.67 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 391.67 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 84,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,352.45/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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