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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 391.26 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 391.26 and 238.28 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 391.26 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/391.26 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 391.26 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 93,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,229.43/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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