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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 359.41 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 359.41 and 226.13 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 359.41 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/359.41 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 359.41 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 81,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,272.25/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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