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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.27, 360.20 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.27, 360.20 and 216.84 is: 298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.27 : 360.20 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.27/360.20 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.27x = 360.20 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.27x = 78,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,105.77/261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.95

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