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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 391.77 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 391.77 and 220.54 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 391.77 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/391.77 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 391.77 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 86,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400.96/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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