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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.84 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.84 and 222.40 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.84 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.84 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.84 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 80,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,250.82/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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