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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 391.97 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 391.97 and 215.57 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 391.97 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/391.97 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 391.97 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 84,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,496.97/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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