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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 359.66 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 359.66 and 252.94 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 359.66 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/359.66 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 359.66 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 90,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,972.40/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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