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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.17, 360.47 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.17, 360.47 and 234.89 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.17 : 360.47 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.17/360.47 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.17x = 360.47 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.17x = 84,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,669.62/261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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