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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 391.68 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 391.68 and 218.09 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 391.68 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/391.68 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 391.68 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 85,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,419.53/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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