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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 360.18 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 360.18 and 211.97 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 360.18 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/360.18 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 360.18 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 76,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,347.35/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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