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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.05 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.05 and 215.15 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.05 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.05 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.05 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 84,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,132.45/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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