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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 360.22 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 360.22 and 240.38 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 360.22 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/360.22 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 360.22 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 86,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,588.48/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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