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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 391.33 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 391.33 and 220.93 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 391.33 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/391.33 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 391.33 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 86,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,455.83/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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