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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 359.48 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 359.48 and 226.08 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 359.48 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/359.48 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 359.48 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 81,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,270.11/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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