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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 389.12 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 389.12 and 232.43 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 389.12 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/389.12 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 389.12 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 90,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,440.05/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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