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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 361.18 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 361.18 and 249.76 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 361.18 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/361.18 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 361.18 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 90,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206.79/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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