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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.89 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.89 and 220.56 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.89 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.89 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.89 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 86,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,435.26/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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