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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 359.70 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 359.70 and 219.89 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 359.70 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/359.70 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 359.70 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 79,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094.43/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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