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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 390.96 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 390.96 and 220.32 is: 329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 390.96 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/390.96 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 390.96 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 86,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,136.31/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.80

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