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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 391.94 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 391.94 and 240.32 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 391.94 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/391.94 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 391.94 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 94,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192.60/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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