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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 359.46 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 359.46 and 237.90 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 359.46 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/359.46 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 359.46 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 85,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,515.53/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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