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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 360.52 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 360.52 and 222.80 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 360.52 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/360.52 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 360.52 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 80,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,323.86/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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