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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 360.42 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 360.42 and 230.36 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 360.42 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/360.42 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 360.42 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 83,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,026.35/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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