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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 360.66 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 360.66 and 232 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 360.66 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/360.66 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 360.66 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 83,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,673.12/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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