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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 359.94 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 359.94 and 242.56 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 359.94 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/359.94 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 359.94 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 87,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,307.05/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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